Stormbird (Wars of the Roses 1)

Resumen del libro

Historical fiction master Conn Iggulden retells the gripping story of the English Civil War in this first instalment of his latest Wars of the Roses series. King Henry V - the great Lion of England - is long dead. In 1437 his gentle son comes of age and takes the throne.

Frail in body and mind, King Henry VI is dependent on his supporters to run his kingdom. Richard, Duke of York, however, believes that without a strong king England will fall. His fears seem justified as English power comes under threat from France, and discontent and rebellion spread at home.

On the counsel of his advisers, Henry marries the young princess Margaret of Anjou, in order to forge an alliance with France - but is it too late? As the storm clouds gather, King Henry and his queen are besieged abroad and at home. Who can save the throne? Who will save the kingdom? Stormbird is followed by Trinity, also available from Penguin Random House UK. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ken Follett and Hilary Mantel.

Praise for Conn Iggulden: "This is energetic, competent stuff; Iggulden knows his material and his audience." (Independent). "Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction." (Daily Mirror). "Iggulden...tells an absolutely cracking story." (The Times).

Biografía del autor

Conn Iggulden nació en Londres en 1971. Estudió Filología Inglesa en la Universidad de Londres y fue docente durante siete años, hasta que decidió dedicarse a la escritura de manera exclusiva. Irrumpió con fuerza en la escena literaria con sus novelas históricas, convirtiéndose en uno de los autores más leídos del momento. Sus libros combinan imaginación, historia y aventuras. Ha escrito sobre Gengis Kan y el Imperio Romano, entre otros temas. Vive en Hertfordshire con su esposa y sus hijos.